Sr. Manager, Global Logistics Sourcing (Finance)
Company Description
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
The Sr. Sourcing Manager, Global Logistics will work within Indirect Procurement and serve as an expert in global logistics procurement - including air freight, ocean shipping, and overland transportation - to lead category strategy, supplier engagement, and cost optimization efforts. This role will report to the Global Category Leader, Product Operations and provide a significant contribution to Intuitive's global delivery network as well as product development and manufacturing as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics management and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex global supply chains, build category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate cross-functionally with Iniuitive's logistics, quality, regulatory, legal, manufacturing, finance & business teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
Essential Job Duties
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with logistics suppliers to foster collaboration, trust, and mutual success.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers related to performance and strategic initiatives.
- Drive supplier performance through business reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with suppliers to identify external innovation opportunities that optimize supply chain processes and enhance overall performance.
- Lead end-to-end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Analyze spend patterns, conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation.
- Lead cross-functional teams of senior leaders to develop category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
- Develop and optimize buying channels, considering P2P (Procure to Pay) requirements.
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management plans for logistics (air, sea, and land transportation).
- Conduct market intelligence, supply chain risk assessments, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Create multi-year category roadmaps that align with business needs, risk profiles, and sustainability objectives.
- Define meaningful KPIs to measure the health of the spend category.
- Independently negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Monitor contract performance, terms, and conditions, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Identify opportunities for contract optimization, renegotiation, or consolidation to drive cost efficiencies and mitigate risks.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, focusing on long-term level agreements, quality standards, and volume discounts while minimizing risk to the company.
- Support additional categories (e.g., packaging, MRO, warehousing, indirect services) as business needs evolve.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, supplier diversity programs, and digital procurement transformation projects.
Required Skills and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, or related field.
- 12+ years' experience with 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or logistics management, preferably in a global or complex organization.
- Proven experience managing transportation categories (air, sea, land).
- Superior negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, etc.) and Excel/data analysis.
Preferred:
- Experience with 3PL/4PL management and transportation compliance.
- Exposure to sustainability and ESG requirements in logistics sourcing.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.
- Experience in regulated environments/industries.
Key Attributes for Success:
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
- Effective communicator and influencer across functions and levels.
- Agility to manage changing priorities and expand into new categories.
- Passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Extensive experience managing change across multiple stakeholder groups.
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $159.700 USD - $229.900 USD
Base Salary Range Region 2: $135.800 USD - $195.400 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
